There’s
been a lot in the media this week about the poor voting turnout at UK elections
and an initiative to try and enthuse the under 25s to register to be able to
vote after it was revealed a significant proportion of them have not. Meanwhile
there are those who point to the fact that people once risked their lives here
to get the vote and in some countries this is still happening. So the argument
goes that we should make voting compulsory with a fine for those who don’t
bother. Other theories suggest it is public disenchantment with politicians-
especially after the expenses scandal- that had contributed to voter apathy.
While all of this has merit surely the real issue that is preventing a higher
turnout is the antiquated method by which we exercise our democracy?
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